Scottish Rite Cathedral

The Scottish Rite Cathedral is a Masonic temple in Pasadena featuring Italian Travertine marble walls adorned with decorative mosaics and large stone figures. The interior contains separate meeting halls designed to accommodate different levels of Masonic practice and ritual.

The temple was built in 1925 following architect Joseph Blick's design and became the central hub for Freemasonry in Southern California. The structure was created to serve the expanding needs of the local Masonic community for a formal meeting place.

The building serves as a central gathering place where local Freemasons hold their formal ceremonies and community celebrations. Visitors can observe the care taken in maintaining the spaces and the reverence members show toward their traditions here.

The temple is located near downtown Pasadena and can be viewed from outside without advance notice. To attend any scheduled meetings or special events held inside, advance reservations are necessary.

The building was designed with dedicated rooms for all four Scottish Rite bodies, each managing different degree levels up to the 32nd degree. This arrangement makes it a rare example of housing all the ritual spaces for multiple levels of Masonic instruction under one roof.

Location: California

Inception: 1925

Architects: Joseph Blick

GPS coordinates: 34.14850,-118.13800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00